The importance of sleep
Royal Hospital for Children for Patients, Carers & Visitors
Warning
Along with a healthy diet and regular physical activity, sleep is one of the most important factors in developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In recent years, Doctors and Healthcare Professionals have become more aware of the importance of good quality sleep on health and wellbeing and how a poor sleep pattern is not good for anyone.The common causes of poor sleep are stress (i.e. problems at work, school or home), a poor bedtime routine or drinking alcohol and drinks containing caffeine in the latter part of the day. However, in neuromuscular disorders, there are a number of other reasons that may affect sleep.
This leaflet explains some of the reasons why a good night's sleep is important to your health and how a poor night's sleep can make your neuromuscular disorder symptoms worse. It will give you suggestions on how to improve your sleep which in turn will help you feel better through the day.
